According to an official regulatory enforcement bulletin from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in Char-Broil Recalls Bistro Pro Electric Grills Due to Risk of Electric Shock, Char-Broil LLC has initiated a fast-track consumer safety recall (Recall No. 26-773) for its Bistro Pro electric cooking line.
Key compliance specifications and root-cause findings include:
Scope of Recalled Products: The recall encompasses multiple configurations across the Char-Broil Bistro Pro Electric Grill family, including tabletop and freestanding variants in Black, Red, Blackout, and Emerald finishes bearing the "CB" logo plate on the lid. The units were retailed between $150 and $250 across major nationwide merchants including Lowe's, Walmart, Ace Hardware, Wayfair, QVC, and Amazon from October 2025 through June 2026.
Electrical Safety Mechanism Failure: Testing determined that the terminal grounding wire attached to the grill's high-draw heating element can loosen and disconnect during recurring high-temperature thermal cycling. This loss of protective earth bonding means that any internal insulation compromise energizes the external metallic chassis, presenting an immediate electrical shock and electrocution hazard to operators.
Remediation Protocols: Consumers are instructed to discontinue operating the appliances immediately and submit claims via Char-Broil's dedicated portal to receive a specialized repair kit comprising locking fasteners, tools, and visual application instructions.
For small domestic appliance contract manufacturers and engineering directors producing electric countertop cooking appliances, this enforcement action reinforces the stringent electrical grounding requirements mandated under UL 1026 and IEC 60335-2-9. Manufacturers must verify that grounding terminals utilize positive locking mechanisms resilient against continuous thermal vibration and mechanical fatigue to mitigate severe product liability and recall risks in North American markets.